That man is Ronald Moser. He is facing four counts connected to child pornography and child exploitation.

Moser was arrested on June 5. When police entered the home, they found him with a 12-year-old boy.

“We got the statements from the other suspect,” said Sgt. Martens. “We had other information that we collected from his residence We obviously had to set up times that we had to speak with possible victims. As soon as we developed name information we did move quickly.”

Balyo was arrested today in Gaylord while he was attending the Big Ticket Festival, a Christian-themed family concert and worship event.

The event partners with World Orphans, a group that funds orphanages in developing countries.

A search of Balyo’s Kent County home in Caledonia was also done.

While investigators wouldn’t get into specifics about the case, they did tell FOX 17 they are working other leads.

“We’re still combing through the information we developed,” Sgt. Martens said. “At this time, we don’t have anyone in particular, but again, we have more information to go through so there may be more arrests.​”

In the wake of Balyo’s arrest, WCSG general manager Chris Lemke issued the following statement: “We are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the arrest and allegations against John Balyo, WCSG morning radio host. He has been put on indefinite paid administrative leave pending further investigation and the legal process. Our thoughts and prayers are with those involved in the investigation.”

The following news release was sent to FOX 17 News from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement:

GAYLORD, Mich. – A Caledonia man was arrested Friday on state charges of criminal sexual conduct following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children.

HSI special agents and officers with the Michigan State Police and Battle Creek Police Department arrested John Baylo, 35, Friday, without incident on state charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Baylo is an on-air personality at Grand Rapid’s Family Christian Radio station, WCSG.

According to the investigation, Baylo allegedly paid a defendant, who is the subject of a separate HSI child-exploitation investigation, to arrange sexual encounters with minor victims. Further details about the investigation are being withheld pending the defendant’s appearance in court to answer to the charges.

A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

This investigation was conducted under HSI’s Operation Predator, an international initiative to protect children from sexual predators. Since the launch of Operation Predator in 2003, HSI has arrested more than 10,000 individuals for crimes against children, including the production and distribution of online child pornography, traveling overseas for sex with minors, and sex trafficking of children. In fiscal year 2013, more than 2,000 individuals were arrested by HSI special agents under this initiative.

HSI encourages the public to report suspected child predators and any suspicious activity through its toll-free Tip Line at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE or by completing its online tip form. Both are staffed around the clock by investigators. Suspected child sexual exploitation or missing children may be reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, an Operation Predator partner, via its toll-free 24-hour hotline, 1-800-THE-LOST.

HSI is a founding member and current chair of the Virtual Global Taskforce, an international alliance of law enforcement agencies and private industry sector partners working together to prevent and deter online child sexual abuse.

UnCommon Sense

That again is assuming he is guilty. Let's let the courts make that decision. This only made the news because of the charges and the fact that this guy works at a Christian radio station. If it was some rock station, it probably would have received less attention. If he wasn't in the 'public eye', it probably would have even skipped over the news' radar.

Denver

jimno

Christians are just as vulnerable as everyone else. The only difference is Christians look to Jesus alone and repent for sins. Christians are not perfect. If guilty I hope he repeats and pays for his crimes.

steve

George

You don’t even know this guy Jamie so I invite you to shut the $@&@ up. You are an ignorant A-hole who thinks that he can judge people based on some news article. I know John and he is the best guy you will ever meet. Hell is to good for b*tch azz mother fuck*rats like you.

TheFoundingFathers

MLD

Wow! And if this Christian man is friends with the likes of someone like you with your mouth….birds of a feather. If YOU are his advocate I’m assuming he’s guilty by YOUR actions alone. I bet he won’t be hiring you for his pr.

MLD

Wow! And if this Christian man is friends with the likes of someone like you with your mouth….birds of a feather. If YOU are his advocate I’m assuming he’s guilty by YOUR actions alone. I bet he won’t be hiring you for his pr.

Naomi

I listen to this guy on the radio almost every day, and I could not imagine him doing anything like this. I’m hoping and praying that he didn’t, and it’s some kind of set up. As much as I hate scams, I really don’t want this information to be true. I hope he is innocent and that they get it all figured out. Praying for all involved. Those responsible will pay what they’ve done, either in this life, or the next.

Colleen

Mystrymeat

Seems like a couple of his child rape buddies are defending him. And the person who knows him and cusses up and down, that should tell you about who this fake Christian monster really is if he truly knows this guy. What is with the super religious people and little boys? Sick POS

JustSayin'

Sure hope the cops have positive evidence, seems like they waited a long time to arrest John after Moser was arrested on June 5. Why wait, need some extra press coverage? Never heard anything about the 1st guy's arrest til now. And doesn't matter if John is a Christian, the Bible does not condone that behavior. And of course the cops never make mistakes (just saying) and the press always gets the story right (yeah right)!